I do principle photography for an auction company where all auctions are conducted on line. As such the photos are very important and we take a lot of them depending on the value of the item or group of items. I do a lot of table top work where we lay out a "lot" of items. We work mainly with on camera flash but do occasionally use large softboxes. In addition we take photos of furniture, automobiles and even houses that are up for auction. Since these are going on line we dfo not need a lot of megapixels and in fact most of our photos are 500KB or less as uploading large photo files is prohibitively slow and really doesn't add to the viewer experience.

I am currently using a Canon 10D with an EF 24-85 zoom and Speedlight 430EXII flash and getting good results but feel I am fighting the camera a lot and chimping is problematic with the small LCD panel and my tired old eyes.

I am thinking about getting the new Canon 6D MkII and the 24-105 f/4L IS II USM series lens that will be shipped as a kit. I thought about just getting the lens and tried it out at a local camera store but that does not solve the problem I have reviewing the shots in the camera. And it is a fantastic lens IMHO.

Please tell me I am nuts and need to save my money.

I do principle photography for an auction company where all auctions are conducted on line. As such the photos are very important and we take a lot of them depending on the value of the item or group of items. I do a lot of table top work where we lay out a "lot" of items. We work mainly with on camera flash but do occasionally use large softboxes. In addition we take photos of furniture, automobiles and even houses that are up for auction. Since these are going on line we dfo not need a lot of megapixels and in fact most of our photos are 500KB or less as uploading large photo files is prohibitively slow and really doesn't add to the viewer experience.

I am currently using a Canon 10D with an EF 24-85 zoom and Speedlight 430EXII flash and getting good results but feel I am fighting the camera a lot and chimping is problematic with the small LCD panel and my tired old eyes.

I am thinking about getting the new Canon 6D MkII and the 24-105 f/4L IS II USM series lens that will be shipped as a kit. I thought about just getting the lens and tried it out at a local camera store but that does not solve the problem I have reviewing the shots in the camera. And it is a fantastic lens IMHO.

Please tell me I am nuts and need to save my money.

I do principle photography for an auction company where all auctions are conducted on line. As such the photos are very important and we take a lot of them depending on the value of the item or group of items. I do a lot of table top work where we lay out a "lot" of items. We work mainly with on camera flash but do occasionally use large softboxes. In addition we take photos of furniture, automobiles and even houses that are up for auction. Since these are going on line we dfo not need a lot of megapixels and in fact most of our photos are 500KB or less as uploading large photo files is prohibitively slow and really doesn't add to the viewer experience.

I am currently using a Canon 10D with an EF 24-85 zoom and Speedlight 430EXII flash and getting good results but feel I am fighting the camera a lot and chimping is problematic with the small LCD panel and my tired old eyes.

I am thinking about getting the new Canon 6D MkII and the 24-105 f/4L IS II USM series lens that will be shipped as a kit. I thought about just getting the lens and tried it out at a local camera store but that does not solve the problem I have reviewing the shots in the camera. And it is a fantastic lens IMHO.

Please tell me I am nuts and need to save my money.

For my chimping it is more a matter of getting all of the items on the table to fit into the frame and be in focus. I am constrained by time and what the boss wants is "well done snap shots." It is a point of contention and I see his point. They are working on the margin and time is money. It is not uncommon to spend more time setting out the objects, say a collection of small music boxes or a full set of china, than it does to actually take the necessary photos. It is a production operation and in many ways we use techniques like Amazon or Zappos. The biggest difference is the boss preferring we use flash instead of studio lights which are my distinct preference. Every time I watch him shoot it is a unending series of grunts, sighs and other verbal signs of frustration as he twists, fusses and fights his on camera flash to get a photo free of glare, reflection or hot spots. No matter what I say he will not accept that studio lights can be set up and you know before you press the shutter what you are going to get in the camera. He accuses me of being "too artistic." I am glad he has other areas that are his strengths... So anyway, a well beyond my original thread. I think I am a bit frustrated.

It's only deductible if you are qualified to itemize your deductions on Schedule A (total deduction over $3500 for Single)
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What kind of 'fighting' with the camera are you doing ? If the main issue is being able to view the image, I would suggest as others have to tether to a pc using the canon software or through lightroom. This will allow you to see immediately what you have shot. I don't believe the 10d supports live view but you would be able to see the picture after you press the shutter.

Like the others here (and because it doesn't sound like you really want to spend the money) I also would stear you towards a less expensive camera unless there are specific things you want for functionality. The T6i and T7i are very good cameras that won't break the bank and allow live view. Want to stay even less expensive ? Check out refurbs of either camera. For what you are doing, you may even entertain a T3i which, refurbished can be ridiculously cheap but older technology.

Finally, if you are working with a single auction house, why not ask them to purchase the new camera and you can give them a discount on your work until the value of the camera is covered ? They get to write off depreciation and get a discount while you get a new camera. After the depreciation is used up and there is no book value, they can give it to you or 'sell' it to you for a price you can agree on now. The expense is fully taken by the company either way.

What can it hurt to ask ??
good luck
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